Passing on the Family Farm, University Success and Prize-Winning Charollais' with Dr. Shane Conway Part 1

Dr. Shane Conway is a Researcher in the Discipline of Geographies Rural Studies Unit at NUIG and at the Tender age of 31, has already been Published Widely in Academic Journals. Shane's Research Interests are in Rural and Agricultural Geography, with a Particular Focus on Generation Renewal in Agriculture, the Human Side of Farming and Rural Sustainability. Today we talked about Generation Renewal, why Previous Early Retirement Schemes Just Haven't Worked, Why it's Currently Very Hard for Young Farmers to Get Started and why the Older Generation and Their Needs are Often Overlooked. We also talked about College and the Challenges of Studying During Covid and Shane Gives some Great Advice to Students Drawing on his University Experience. Shane then talks about how he Fits Farming into his Busy Career Life and in Particular his Beloved Prize Winning Charolais  Flock! https://www.facebook.com/shaneyconway https://twitter.com/shaneconwaynuig?lang=en